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Sunday, 30 October 2011

Genealogists for Families initiative

Judy Webster has been in touch from Australia to ask me to give the Genealogists for Families initiative a quick plug. The scheme works by allowing genealogists the chance to make small loans of $25, via a non-profit organisation called Kiva, to low income families or businesses across the world. When the loan is paid back the genealogist can reclaim the money or re-invest it again. Genius!

The 'Meet the Team' series began today with a great post by 'Genealogists for Families' co-captain, Joan Miller. Other activities that we are planning include get-togethers at conferences, prize draws for members of the project's Kiva team, etc.